Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned of a surge in investment scams using deepfakes of public figures, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australians have lost $7.4m to these sophisticated impersonation campaigns.
Why it matters
The rise of AI-generated deepfakes poses a growing threat to financial security and public trust in digital media.
Along with Anthony Albanese, common targets for deepfakes included ABC financial journalist Alan Kohler; and politicians Jacqui Lambie and Angus Taylor. Composite: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Along with Anthony Albanese, common targets for deepfakes included ABC financial journalist Alan Kohler; and politicians Jacqui Lambie and Angus Taylor. Composite: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Scams Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns Australia’s corporate watchdog says PM is the figure most commonly used in deepfakes to promote phony investment opportunities
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Prefer the Guardian on Google There has been a steep rise in scammers luring victims into phony investment opportunities using deepfakes of celebrities and politicians, Australia’s corporate watchdog has warned.
And Anthony Albanese is the figure most commonly co-opted.
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